Description: A exceptional Stoneware Molasses, Syrup or Cider Jug with Cobalt Bird decoration, New York State origin, ca.1870. Wheel-thrown, Beehive form with tooled rim, oversized "Bird's Beak" spout and applied strap handle. Impressed on the shoulder with a crisp, cobalt-washed stamp: HAXSTUN, OTTMAN & CO. / FORT EDWARD, N.Y. This mark was used, roughly 1867-1872. See Internet for further information. Front features a large Songbird on a stylized Floral Spray, artistically executed in bold, Slip-Trailed Cobalt. Shiny tan, Salt-Glazed exterior; Albany Slip interior.

Condition: Early restoration noted on the rim and spout, as shown; otherwise Excellent with bold color. Inherent surface and firing imperfections (embedded stone, scar near base, glaze drip near bird's tail) noted for descriptive accuracy. Super clean. A HTF form with desirable decoration by this maker! The winning buyer will not be disappointed; highly-appropriate for any collection. See photos for complete details and please consider them as part of the description. Measures approximately 11-1/2"H x 9-3/4"W overall. Weighs 9.2 lbs!

Payment & Shipping: Offered without reserve. Ships professionally packed and fully insured to the highest buyer, anywhere in the lower 48. Domestic (US) buyers with Paypal only, please. No International shipping, no exceptions. Payment is expected within 3 days. Good Luck, thanks for looking, and be sure to bookmark my sales, listed and ending daily.